Brand Intern (Marketing) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Brand Intern (Gamedev): Participate in various game development aspects of brand, franchise, and project marketing. Focus on learning project management and planning tools and aligning marketing initiatives with game development milestones and studio goals.

Location: Hybrid - San Carlos, CA. Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1- 2 weeks for onboarding. The work arrangement for the remainder of the program (onsite, hybrid, or remote) will be confirmed prior to the start date and will vary based on assigned team and project needs. Legal eligibility to work in the United States required.

Salary: $21-25 per hour, plus a stipend to help with expenses during the duration of the program. Compensation is location-based and will be aligned to the intern’s confirmed work location during the program.

Company

hirify.global is constantly seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of game development creating new and iconic franchises.

What you will do

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard project management and planning tools, presentation software, collaboration platforms, and basic analytics tools.
• Participate in various game development aspects of brand, franchise, and project marketing, including campaign planning, brand alignment reviews, milestone tracking, and cross-team coordination.
• Support mid, senior, and lead marketing team members by organizing marketing plans, tracking deliverables and timelines, preparing presentations, gathering reference and research, and assisting with coordination across internal and external teams.
• Enhance your understanding of how brand strategy, franchise planning, and marketing initiatives align with game development milestones and studio goals.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a college Junior or Senior (Seniors could have graduated in Fall/Winter 2025 or will be graduating in Spring 2026).
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Brand, Art, Game Art, Game Development, or related fields.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hrs / week) for the duration of the program (June 1st –August 21st, 2026).
• Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1- 2 weeks for onboarding. The work arrangement for the remainder of the program (onsite, hybrid, or remote) will be confirmed prior to the start date and will vary based on assigned team and project needs.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Submission of a complete application that includes a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio.

Nice to have

• Portfolio demonstrating foundational Marketing, Brand or Project management skills.
• Exposure to industry-standard marketing, planning, and organizational tools or workflows.
• Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum such as game jams, personal projects and/or contributions to group projects that show going above and beyond.
• Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows.
• Ability to communicate your ideas with eagerness to learn and turn feedback into action.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive regional salary, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options, professional development reimbursement, flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities, company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break, and the ability to accrue additional paid time-off.